Aside from using the show to debut new products
and technologies, CES also acts as an effective platform to get
news out to the rest of the world. And here’s a piece
certainly worth sharing: electric vehicle charging station leaders
ChargePoint and DBT USA have agreed to partner together in an
effort to expand the capabilities of electric vehicle charging
stations across North America.

Leaders in their industry, DBT USA and
ChargePoint have agreed to work together.

This is big news for a number of reasons. One,
the proliferation of electric vehicles and smart cars is hard to
ignore. They’ve become increasingly popular in recent
years, but unfortunately it’s at a rate that’s
not consistent with the development of charging stations. A lot of
them have quickly become outdated, leaving electric vehicle drivers
at a loss when it comes to finding stations that cater specifically
to their vehicle’s needs.

Finding a useful power station for electric
vehicles can be frustrating for drivers.

That said, the CES 2013 announcement from the
two companies details the new partnership: DBT USA’s
Level II electric vehicle charging stations will now include with
them the option to connect to ChargePoint, the world’s
largest global electric vehicle charging network. This allows DBT
USA to provide station owners and electric vehicle drivers with
advanced features while they power up their vehicle, including the
ability to help with trip planning, managing cost of charging, and
assistance with finding other charging stations.

For those unfamiliar with the electric vehicle
landscape, it should be noted that ChargePoint and DBT are ranked
number one and two in the world in terms of charging station
equipment manufacturers. Here at CES, they are showcasing their new
combined solution and how it will benefit drivers everywhere.

DBT and ChargPoint are demonstrating their
combined solution to EV power stations at CES 2013.

While it was a bit difficult to get a direct
quote, DBT’s CEO Hervé Borgoltz did release
the following official statement: “With 20 years of
experience and more than 10,000 units installed worldwide, DBT is
synonymous with innovative and comprehensive charging
hardware,” he said. “By partnering with
ChargePoint we now offer an intelligent solution for the North
American market with advanced EV charging services the marketplace
demands. ChargePoint is an ideal platform to bridge the connection
between grid, vehicle, and drivers through our new charging
infrastructure portfolio. By using DBT’s unique scalable
hardware, this collaboration with ChargePoint will also allow
electric charging operators to tailor their charging solutions to
get the best return on investment possible, especially in the fleet
and public charging areas.”

Pat Romano, president and CEO of ChargePoint,
also took a moment to reflect on the partnership, saying,
“We are pleased to partner with DBT USA as they enter the
North American marketplace. ChargePoint’s open platform
integrates seamlessly with DBT’s station hardware,
enabling their customers to be part of the ChargePoint
network.”

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